Chaitra Navratri 2026: Declutter Your Home for Prosperity; What to Keep, What to Discard

• Chaitra Navratri begins March 19, 2026; clean home temple, remove broken idols or torn pictures.
• Discard stopped clocks, old torn clothes, broken shoes, unused items, broken mirrors, utensils, and worn-out brooms.
• Remove torn ancestor photos and items unused for over a year to invite positive energy and progress.
• Avoid garlic and onion during Navratri; maintain a sattvic atmosphere, consume fruits, and worship Maa Durga.
• Light a 'jyot' (lamp) with devotion, ensuring someone is present to protect it; perform Kalash Sthapana and sow barley for happiness and prosperity.